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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1995
Page
3
The piece argues tax system is broken with red tape pushing Americans to hire help. It weighs simplifying income tax or replacing it with sales and value added taxes. It notes opposition to property tax and concerns about frequent rate hikes, while acknowledging sticker shock from purchases under any system.
A Kansas state tax audit call to action targets Franklin County Annex and equalization appeals board. Pomona reports a rare rainless spring evening and repeated power outages as residents seek answers. Community forum info urges input on city hall space and Skunk Run book sale planning with a call line for comments.
Reform-minded politicians in Kansas and federal lawmakers push ideas to shift costs from property taxes to higher state sales and income taxes, and even consider replacing the federal income tax with a flat or national sales tax. Senate Leader Dole and Speaker Gingrich back a Kemp commission to study federal reform ahead of the primaries, to shape the 1990s campaign.
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius responds to an editorial on her newly formed Fraud Squad. Four weeks in, charges filed against Gary Clary, a delicensed agent, for stealing $85,845 from a 92-year-old Marshall County widow in a fraud scheme. Clary previously lost his license in 1993 amid abuse citations and was under a Shawnee County court injunction at arrest. The program focuses on expedience, collaboration with industry and consumers, and is voluntary with no special funds.
A heartfelt note thanks teachers and staff across multiple schools in 290 district for their kindness and help in giving Sheila a solid education. The message lists many educators and staff members and closes with gratitude to the community.
The article notes Newt Gingrich's aggressive four day swing through New Hampshire drawing heavy media attention as Clinton launches an informal re election bid with a Dartmouth commencement address and campaign stops. It contrasts Clinton's approach with Gingrichs high profile television and press presence, including C SPAN coverage and a Sunday network appearance, while highlighting competition from Dole on Hollywood violence themes and a planned fundraising run to fuel primary spending.
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